Intern

Olivia Nelson is an incoming Sophmore at Point Park University's Conservatory of Performing Arts, where she is working towards a BFA in Acting. Last summer was her 5th and final year as a participant of the Broadway Triple Threat and she is super thrilled to be coming back as a counselor. She recently performed in Point Park University's Freshman Showing where she presented an original piece entitled "The Crooked Man." She is so excited to help support the journeys of the next group of theatre makers in Nebraska.

Adian Upton (he/him) is an upcoming senior pursuing a BA in Theater with minors in Musical Theater and Business at the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film. Adian's most recent theater management/education endeavors include company manager for UNO Theater's Summer Music Theater Academy, independent improv coach, and current student coordinator for the Nebraska charter of the International Thespian Society. Adian is excited to continue educating and spreading the love of theater in the community!

Hello, I am Shane Daughtrey.  I am from Bellevue, NE.  This is my third year at the University studying for my Bachelor of Arts in Voice Performance, with a minor in Music Theatre.  You can see me singing in many different things like choir, opera, and music theatre.  I also was in the Cornhusker Marching Band for the first time this year playing bass three in the drumline.  I am a type one diabetic and love to enjoy time with my family, friends, and pets.

Hello! Sydney is an incoming senior studying acting at the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film. She loves dancing, singing, and acting just as much as she loves making friends and meeting new people. This is not her first rodeo being a counselor as she counsels show choir camps and speech camps over the summer as well. She is so excited to meet everyone and make art!

Lauren Roberts is a current student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She is studying Vocal Music Education with a minor in Musical Theatre, and plans to become a vocal music educator. She has been an assistant director for the Platteview High School musical program for two years, as well as an active member of the Pi chapter of Kappa Delta sorority. Lauren loves all things theatre, books, movies, and sushi. She is passionate about providing students with the opportunity to perform, and cannot wait to continue her passion!

Zachary Jacobsen is a 2nd year at UNL majoring in piano performance and Chemistry. He has been involved with the Men's Choir, the UNL Symphony, and chamber ensembles at the Glenn Korff School of Music. He also attended the Piano Academy as a high schooler and is excited to be counselor this year! 

Robbie Exstrom (he/him) is one of the trailblazing students of the Johnny Carson School of Theater and Film’s BFA in Acting program hailing from Kearney, NE. He is also the first camper of the Broadway Triple Threat Intensive to become a counselor, and is so excited to be back to help other campers thrive! He has been a part of some wonderful productions recently including Mr. Burns, A Post Electric Play (Gibson) at Nebraska Repertory Theater, Shrek the Musical (Pig #3, Ensemble) at Crane River Theater, and Puddin’ and the Grumble (Mickey) with BLIXT ARTS LAB.

Lily Harms is currently studying towards her Bachelors of Music Education and is in her third year at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. This is her second year as a counselor with the Piano Academy. As far as her teaching background goes, she is teaching piano lessons at her old piano studio and has been acquainted with students ranging from kindergarten to eleventh grade. Furthermore, she is teaching with the UNL String Project with students from various schools in LPS.